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Media Production

Media Production Specialists schedule and ensure proper utilization of organization's facilities and personnel for production; evaluate production needs and establish project timelines; consult with various personnel to determine most efficient execution of production design including scriptwriting, research; lighting; and audio-visual experience.

• Plan various media aspects of a production or event, to include but not limited to athletic videoboard productions, arena events, and television studio productions
• Coordinate all technical and logistical details for media (e.g., scenery, lighting, etc.)
• Advise customers as to appropriate technical solutions and media equipment
• Provide consultative and technical assistance to media productions
• Coordinate personnel responsible for setup and teardown for each event produced
• Provide event support on-site, at the remote broadcast location, and in control rooms
• Provide quality control of on-air talent and assist in selecting storylines and major broadcast elements
• Convert media from third parties for in-event and/or post-production use; provide footage to media outlets as approved by management
• Conduct post-production meetings to recap and provide feedback to crew
• Research present and future technologies; recommend upgrades and enhancements
• Assist with the directing and producing of broadcasts
• Ensure compliance with rights management and permissions
• Lead workshops and trainings for studio and control room equipment and procedures
• May train, schedule and assign work to students and part time employees; create, organize, and distribute crew schedules

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 7
• Minimum – $46,400.00
• MidPoint – $56,800.00
• Maximum – $67,300.00